For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in Houston, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN are Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN include Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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